On Emeka Ojukwu Flashcards
What year was the individual born?
1933
In which Nigerian town was the individual born?
Zungeru
What ethnic group does the individual belong to?
Igbo
What was the profession of the individual’s parents?
Transportation entrepreneurs
At which university did the individual earn a history degree?
Oxford
In what year did the individual earn their history degree?
1955
What decision did the individual make regarding their career in the late 1950s?
Joined the Nigerian army instead of going into parents’ business
What position did the individual achieve after the first coup in 1966?
Leader of the eastern region of Nigeria
What significant declaration did the individual issue in May of 1967?
Biafran Declaration of Independence
What was the individual’s role from 1967 to 1970?
President of the Republic of Biafra
During which years did the individual lead the Biafran war effort?
1967-1970
What challenge did the Biafran army face in 1967 and 1968?
Struggled throughout the war
What did the individual successfully court during the Biafran struggle?
International attention and publicity for Biafran cause
When did the individual flee the country?
January of 1970
In what year did the individual return to Nigeria after fleeing?
1982
What political activity did the individual engage in after returning to Nigeria?
Ran unsuccessfully for President
In which years did the individual run for the presidency?
2003 and 2007
What year did the individual pass away?
2011
True or False: The individual issued the Biafran Declaration of Independence before becoming President of Biafra.
True
Fill in the blank: The individual was remarkably persuasive in promoting the cause of independence to _______.
Igbo people
